Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
versatile form factor
high-resolution touchscreen
lightweight design
solid build quality
good battery life
higher price range
limited port selection
moderate storage options
average graphics performance
Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
stunning oled display
powerful amd processor
lightweight and portable
high-speed ssd storage
good thermal management
average battery life
limited port selection
higher price point
noisy under load
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook - 180-degree hinge design |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm | 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm |
Weight | 1.13 kg | 1.8 kg |
Case Material | Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium | Aluminum, plastic |
Colour | Platinum | Quiet blue |
DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 12.4" | 15.6" |
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Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | - |
Screen Resolution | 1536 x 1024 | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 148 | - |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 144 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | - | 250 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | - | 45% NTSC |
Features | Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour | Anti-glare, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio |
PROCESSOR | Microsoft Surface | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
Number of Cores | 10-core | 8-core |
Cache | 12 MB | L3 - 16 MB |
Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | - |
MEMORY | Microsoft Surface | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) |
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RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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RAM Type | LPDDR5 SDRAM | LPDDR5X SDRAM |
STORAGE | Microsoft Surface | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Microsoft Surface | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) |
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Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / AMD Radeon 780M |
Video Memory | - | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Video System Features | - | Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio |
Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 1080p |
Camera Features | - | Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology |
Sound | Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones | Speakers, array microphone |
Compliant Standards | Dolby Audio Premium | Dolby Atmos |
Audio Features | Output: Omnisonic speakers | Output: Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling |
COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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Features | - | Single stream (1x1) |
BATTERY | Microsoft Surface | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) |
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Technology | - | 3-cell Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 41 Wh | 70 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 15 hours | - |
AC ADAPTER | Microsoft Surface | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) |
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Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 39 Watt | 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A |
INPUT | Microsoft Surface | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
Features | Precision touchpad | Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Microsoft Surface | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) |
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Interfaces | USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort USB 3.1 Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm) SurfaceConnect |
Headphone/microphone combo jack HDMI 2.1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery) 2 x USB 2.0 |
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Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSD) |
SOFTWARE | Microsoft Surface | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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Software Included | Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) | MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX |
MISCELLANEOUS | Microsoft Surface | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) |
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Dockable | Yes | - |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
Integrated Options | Ambient light sensor | - |
Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader |
Features | Fast charging | MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard, AMD Ryzen AI |
Compliant Standards | - | RoHS, REACH |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 49 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -37 °C |
Humidity Range Operating | - | 95% RH |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
Model Number | - | LP086W |